Lately, there’s been some suggestion that vitamin D is “fake news.” Here’s what the research has to say about that: Analysis of vitamin D level among asymptomatic and critically ill COVID-19 patients and its correlation with inflammatory markers Association of Vitamin D Deficiency and Treatment with COVID-19 Incidence Covid-19 and Vitamin D Supplementation: a Multicenter…
Not long ago, Dr. Peter Osborne, author of No Grain, No Pain, gave a fascinating talk on vitamin D. Here are some key insights from that discussion: Take-Home Message Shower every other day, or if you must shower daily, use soap only on the “stinky” parts—let the oils on your skin (and the vitamin D…
Here are four practical tips to live by—simple, effective habits that can make a big difference. (Click on each image for more details.) 1. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. Consistency in your sleep schedule can do wonders for your health, energy, and recovery. 2. Shower less for more…
If your goal is to build muscle, you better make sure you have enough vitamin D in your body. One of the primary functions of vitamin D is muscle growth. Believe it or not, taking a shower every day can actually lead to a vitamin D deficiency — which may result in muscle loss, weakness,…
It’s been brutally cold around here lately. I just heard that February 2015 will be the first month since 1978 when the temperature has not gone above 0°C in the Greater Toronto Area. That’s how cold it’s been! To make matters worse, the short winter days usually mean low vitamin D levels. Yet, my levels…